Silver Medal of Urban VIII, Pope, Italy, 1623–1644. 1937.146.3160

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1937.146.3160

Obverse: VRBANVS VIII PONT MAX A IIII - bust, r.

Reverse: S[ANCTI] PETRI BASILICA CONSECRATA - Greek cross inserted in polilobed ornamentation, with four bees. Symbol for the stations of the cross as used in the church of St. Peter

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 21.504
- Diameter (in mm): 37

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1623 - 1644
Date on Object
- Date: 1627
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Symbol: GASP.MOLO
Authority
- Artist: Mola, Gasparo
- Issuer: Papal States
Obverse
- Portrait: Urban VIII, Pope

References

Reference: Lincoln.959
Reference: Venuti,p.230,XVII
Reference: Bonanni II,p.574-577,XVI
Reference: Forrer IV,p.115

Administrative History

Identifier: 1937.146.3160
Lot: 1937.146
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

slightly tarnished|worn on obverse|minor die breack on reverse border, 12 o'clock

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

Silver Medal of Urban VIII, Pope, Italy, 1623–1644. 1937.146.3160

Physical Description

Measurements

Typological Description

Date on Object

Authority

Obverse

References

Administrative History

Description

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